Should we leave original or copy of will with our solicitor.

[justsally]

Advice please: We have just drafted our will - better later than never!!

Is it the usual practice for the Solicitor or ourselves to retain the original

will. We have the option to take the original will and leave a copy with

the solicitor or vice versa. What has been the experience of others.

Thanks in advance.




Justsally

 

[missdaisy]

Hi,

It's usual practice to leave the original Will with the solicitor. Solicitors' offices have fire proof safes for Wills and deeds.

I would advise leaving the original with your solicitor and taking a copy home with you.

 

[DeeKie]

Leave the details of the solicitor with the will so that they are found together

 

[justsally]

Thanks missdaisy and DeeKie.

Acting on the advice we'll leave the original with the solicitor and the copies of same with other personal documents in our home.

Justsally